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The MARY HERWIG AWARD is given by the Antique & Classic Boat Society to honor an individual who, through activities at the chapter level, has contributed broadly and in an outstanding manner to enhance and further the aims and objectives of the society. Mary Herwig, a member of the Manotick Chapter, became a Director and Officer in…

The 29th Annual Lake Chatuge Antique and Classic Boat Rendezvous was held at The Ridges Resort in Hiawassee GA. A simple gathering of boating friends, open to the public with stunning mountains as the backdrop to a beautiful lake was held June 4, 2016. A day cruise on beautiful Lake Chatuge, plus boat gazing, and the ever…

“Jitterbug” is a Platinum Award winner in the 2015 ACBS Contemporary Class. Mike and Becky Teusink, members of the Water Wonderland Chapter of ACBS, entered “Jitterbug” in the Contemporary Class at the 2015 ACBS Boat Show held at Gull Lake in Minnesota. “Jitterbug” was built in 2015 by the Wooden Runabout Company. This 19 ft boat…

The CHAPTER OF THE YEAR award is given by the Antique & Classic Boat Society in recognition of particularly outstanding development, activities, member participation, and improvement at the chapter level. The 2015 Chapter Award actually was presented to two ACBS Chapters; one very large and the other relatively smaller in membership. Awards are presented at…

The Ernst Family received the 2015 ACBS Gold Outboard Simple Award. Their 1930 12 ft. boat is powered by a period 24 hp Johnson Seahorse. It has been recognized as the Glen Bucks Originality Award winner. This boat was entered into the class of Outboards without steering. The best part about seeing this boat in the…

“The Fifth” received a 2015 Platinum Race Boat Award at the ACBS Annual International Boat Show. “The Fifth” belongs to Dr. H.J. Ludington who is a member of the New England Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society. She is a 1942 Chris Craft Hydro Racing Boat, just 16 feet long. The RACE BOAT class…

This 28′ Ditchburn won a 2015 ACBS Platinum Preserved Antique Runabout Award. John N. and Rebecca Allen entered this Ditchburn in the judged class of Preserved Antique Runabouts Over 22 ft. ACBS defines preserved boats as those containing at least 60% of their original deck and topsides material. They are constructed using the same methods and…

“Amy Ann” is a Contemporary built in 2011 by Morin Boats. “Amy Ann” was presented with a 2015 ACBS Platinum Contemporary Award. She entered in the “Contemporary” judging class by her owners John and Amy Zea who are members of the Glacier Lakes Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society. The Contemporary Classification includes…

“Uncas” was a Platinum winner in the class of Restored Antique Runabouts Over 22 Feet. “Uncas”, the 2015 ACBS Platinum Restored Antique winner, is owned by Kermit and Jenny Sutton, members of the Sunnyland Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society. “Uncas” was entered in the judging class of “Restored Antique Runabouts Over 22 Feet”.…

“Bitsie” was awarded a Platinum Award in the Race Boats Class. She is a 1937 Chris Craft, 16 feet long. A 2015 ACBS Platinum Race Boat award was presented to Bitsie’s owner Jack Beatley of the Indian Lake Chapter. She is a 1937 16 ft. Chris Craft Race Boat. Bitsie also received the top Chris Craft Award.…

“Tilly Rose” took home a Platinum Award as an Outboard with Steering. Tilly Rose, one of the 2015 Platinum Outboard with Steering Award winners, is owned by Rich and Beth Lepping, members of the Glacier Lakes Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society. She is a 1955 15 ft. Century Palomino powered by Johnson 50…